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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.46 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.46 and 174.97 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.46 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.46 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.46 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 86,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,339.90/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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